NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) has been awarded a contract worth approximately $3.5 million to produce a new safety boot for the U.S. Navy. Rocky will begin the manufacturing process immediately with deliveries to begin in the third quarter of 2021.
“Rocky has been a provider of military footwear for generations, and our relationship with the U.S. military is an integral part of our brand and our heritage,” said Jason Brooks, CEO of Rocky Brands. “It is an honor every time we are selected to produce reliable, performance-specific footwear for our servicemen and women.”
The agreement between Rocky and the U.S. Navy is for one year with an option to extend the contract for an additional two years. It is Rocky Brands’ third active contract with the U.S. Navy. The company also has an active contract to produce footwear for the Army.
The new eight-inch naval safety boot will be manufactured at Rocky’s company-owned factory in Puerto Rico.
Rocky Brands, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium quality footwear and apparel marketed under a portfolio of well recognized brand names including Rocky®, Georgia Boot®, Durango® and Lehigh®. More information can be found at RockyBrands.com.